CHULA VISTA, Calif. (October 23, 2018)—Solara Medical Supplies (Solara), a direct-to-patient supplier of advanced diabetic devices, including continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and other supplies for the intensively managed diabetic, announced the appointment of Aaron Heisler as chief financial officer, Joel Yerton as vice president of managed markets, and Jonathan Zalk as vice president of marketing.

ATLANTA (October 19, 2018)—Chart Industries, Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to divest its oxygen-related products business within its BioMedical segment to NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. (NGK Spark Plug) for $133.5 million. The sale is expected to close within the fourth quarter of 2018, following the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory requirements.

SILVER SPRING, Md. (October 18, 2018)—Family & Nursing Care, a resource for in-home care services for older adults, celebrates half a century in business in 2018 with an office move, service area expansion, leadership transition, and a series of events for key stakeholders. The company cites a focus on expanding services to low-income families through its Family & Nursing Care Foundation, which partners with stakeholders in the community, as part of the recent developments.

WATERLOO, Iowa (October 18, 2018)—VGM is now accepting proposals from prospective speakers for its annual Heartland Conference.

With eight education tracks to fill, conference organizers are looking for presenters to offer their expertise on a variety of topics, including business leadership and management, retail, sleep and respiratory, rehab, operations, sales and marketing, home accessibility, technology and regulatory.

ATLANTA (October 17, 2018)—In its eighth exhibit at Medtrade, ramp manufacturer National Ramp unveiled their new product names and company logo mark.

“Medtrade was the first place where National Ramp’s products were embraced by the industry, and we’re excited to show our partners in the home medical equipment field what’s new at National Ramp,” said Garth Walker, managing director at National Ramp.